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Sun Thisweek, a weekly newspaper in the Apple Valley, Lakeville and Farmington area, featured an article about Farmington Moms on the Run on March 15, 2018 titled "So much more than a running club." Thank you to member Erin Edlund and owner Amanda Fernalius for sharing your story! Read more of the article here.

Are you gals like me? Are you good and ready for winter to be O-V-E-R. Don’t get me wrong, I pride myself on being strong, making sure everyone’s taken care of, and not fussing about chilly weather, but after a while, winter is just one more thing I don’t need to be bothered with.

The 2018 Winter Olympics are over, culminating in incredible feats of athleticism and spirit, heartbreak and victory. At Moms on the Run, we’re continuing to celebrate the Olympic spirit — but for another reason. We’re excited to announce Carrie Tollefson, a 2004 Olympian and career runner, is joining our team as Fitness Director.

Tara Grill never saw herself as a runner. At the young age of 15, she was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body, from skin to joints to organs. Sustained physical activity historically had not been an option for Tara.

Four years ago, when Port Washington (NY) Moms on the Run opened, she recalls being asked, “Can you run for just one minute?” That’s what it took for her to say ‘yes’ — and she’s never looked back.

Researcher, Author and Speaker Brené Brown, in a Ted Talk on the Power of Vulnerability, said, "We can't practice compassion with other people if we can't treat ourselves kindly."

Valentine's Day may be a day for Hallmark cards, candy hearts, chocolates and roses, but what if we actually treated ourselves kindly every day? Rather than falling into bed at night, completely exhausted from our day, what if we made it a habit to implement a little bit of love and attention toward our own body, mind and soul?

When moms are thrown into crisis with a child who is critically or chronically ill, or face the diagnosis of a child with special needs, their entire focus goes into doing everything they can for their child. Along the way, moms tend to lose themselves, and the idea of self-care becomes non-existent. That's where Heart Strides, a national nonprofit organization, steps in — literally. Heart Strides provides new running shoes to moms caring for children with a critical/chronic illness or a special need, removing the barriers to self-care and arming moms with the message that they matter.

WJXT Channel 4 in Jacksonville, Fla., featured Jacksonville Moms on the Run, one of the newest franchises in our Moms on the Run family, on its News 4 Jax morning show on January 29. The show's executive producer was intrigued after driving around town and noticing a Moms on the Run window wrap on the back of a vehicle. Owner Amy Magdalein did a fantastic job sharing the details and benefits of Moms on the Run. Watch the news clip here.

307 points! That was the winning score from this year's Healthy Holiday Challenge and it was earned by Debi Jacovetz from Minneapolis Moms on the Run. She has earned a $100 prize pack: gear of her choice from the Moms on the Run merchandise store. More importantly than the prize, Debi is proud to walk away from the challenge ten pounds down! She says although she was trying to lose weight, she had recently plateaud and was not expecting these kinds of results. She credits being cognizant of her food choices as the real difference maker. We interviewed Debi about her experience with the holiday challenge; and here's more of what she had to say:

Erin Edlund calls Moms on the Run a life-sustaining force. Her journey began in 2011 when she joined the Apple Valley group. She had a stressful job, was a new wife, had just completed her master’s degree, and ended up with a complicated pregnancy. After the birth of her daughter, she struggled to get back into an exercise routine. She also was the first in her group of career-oriented friends to become a mom, and she was feeling alone. Finding Moms on the Run was the perfect solution to the two challenges she faced.

2018 is upon us. I don't know about you, but 2017 went by in a blur. There are so many things we wanted to do but didn't. There are so many things we did and can celebrate. This new year, our motto at Moms on the Run is "Push through to a healthier you." Whether you've been to every class or have missed a workout or two lately, we are here for you!

Jacksonville (FL) Moms on the Run owner and head coach Amy Magdalein has dreamed of running the New York City Marathon — the largest marathon in the world — for years. She was inspired by her mom, whose first marathon was in NYC exactly thirty years ago. On Nov. 5, Amy succeeded in running her bucket-list race by crossing the finish line at 4:05:22 — and crushing her former marathon PR by 30 minutes!

Now that your turkey coma has been induced, stay home and grab great deals at our Moms on the Run Shop all weekend long! Plus, on Friday only, get an extra $10 off already-reduced gear by using code BF2017.

Stay motivated with us during the holidays by participating in our annual Healthy Holiday Challenge! Our goal is to help you maintain your weight and reward you for staying active during this busy, festive season. Starting Nov. 27, earn points when you complete healthy lifestyle activities.

Cottage Grove Moms on the Run member Amy Mangtani ran the entire spring/summer season pregnant, including our kickoff race the Run Like a Mother 5k in May and our season finale the Moms on the Run 5K at the end of August. On September 23, Maya Jean was born, weighing a healthy 7 lbs, 9 oz and measuring 20.75 inches long. Amy had sweet Maya's newborn photos taken with her MOTR shirt and finisher medals. How adorable is that?!